Pocopson mulls park sports improvements
Local sports organizations offer renovations in exchange for use
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, the Times
A torn soccer net at Pocopson Park. Township officials are weighing proposals for repairs and upgrades to the park’s soccer field and baseball field in exchange for use rights by local sports organizations.
POCOPSON — The township’s Board of Supervisors considered the issue of proposed...
Road officials seeking public input on traffic data
PennDOT and Pa. Turnpike have partnered for online survey
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) wants input on motorists’ travels, such as what type of traffic information facilitates trips and where people would like to receive it.
A quick and anonymous online survey has been set up, accessible at www.511PA.com and www.paturnpike.com. In...
Welcome mat for new Kennett Square retailers
Crowds gather for opening of 6 businesses in West State Street space
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Patrons enjoy the ambiance as well as the food and beverage offerings at Nourish Coffee Shop & Juice Bar in the Market at Liberty Place on West State Street.
The Belgian Tripel infused with local redbuds and the West Coast-style IPA samples from the not-even-open-yet Kennett...
Hundreds of homeless in county spur changes
New toll-free number proves popular addition to proactive approach
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This makeshift housing typifies what volunteers saw during the “point-in-time” count in January that revealed 625 Chester County citizens without a permanent residence.
Wielding flashlights and cartons of supplies – clothes, food and blankets – a team of volunteers...
County finally gets new Health Dept. head
Ga. woman with local ties will replace director who resigned in Dec.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeanne Casner will start Aug. 26 as director of the Chester County Health Department, the commissioners said Thursday.
After months of searching, Chester County has a new director for its acclaimed Health Department, the county commissioners said Thursday.
At their regular meeting,...
CCHS offering unique way to tune into past
Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program
The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra.
Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical...
D.A.: Mexican drug pipeline to county busted
Sixteen defendants face cocaine-trafficking charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Moise “Moi” Lantigua-Ayala (clockwise from top left), 29, of Reading; Fidencio “La Tusa” Avalos, 42, of Kennett Square; Jonathan “Cesar” Garcia Sanchez, 25, of Wilmington, De.; Jesus Zamora-Zamora, 40, of Wilmington, De.; Benjamin Lara-Medina, 38, of Wilmington, De.; Cesar Morales Castillo,...
New county detective continues family legacy
Robert Balchunis has been assigned to Major Case Squad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Balchunis, the latest addition to the investigative arm of the District Attorney’s Office, began his new post this week, said District Attorney Tom Hogan.
A respected police officer who may be genetically predisposed to investigative work has joined the Chester...
Unionville grad on world stage for rowing – again
Nathan Smith to represent U.S. for U23 World Championship Regatta
Nathan Smith, a 2013 Unionville High graduate, qualified for the U23 World Championship Regatta in Austria.
For the second year in a row, 2013 Unionville High School graduate Nathan Smith will represent the U.S. in rowing. Smith has qualified for the U23 World Championship Regatta, the Newport Rowing Club announced.
This year’s regatta...
PennDOT lists week’s road construction projects
Possible traffic delay spots include Cypress Street in Kennett Township
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants residents to be aware of possible traffic delays as work continues on area road projects.
Intermittent lane closures will occur through Thursday on Cypress Street between Cope Road and Ways Lane in Kennett Township from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for base repair.
Brandywine Creek...
